Objective of the Game
The objective of the game Der wahre Walter is to deceive your fellow players while simultaneously seeing through their deceptions. Players make estimates or predictions and score points by correctly guessing which statements come from their opponents and which are forged statements.
Game Materials
- Cards with various statements or questions.
- Pen and paper for personal notes.
- Point chips or a game board for score keeping.
Setup
- Distribute the cards equally among all players.
- Each player receives a pen and paper.
- Place the point chips or scoring board ready.
Gameplay
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Question Phase: A player draws a card and reads the question aloud. These questions may be of a personal nature or involve hypothetical scenarios.
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Answer Phase: All players, including the reader, write their answer to the question on a piece of paper. Each tries to make their answer believable.
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Presentation Phase: The reader collects all answers, shuffles them, and reads them aloud again without revealing the author's order.
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Guessing: Players must guess which answer belongs to which player. Each notes their guesses on their paper.
Scoring
- One point is awarded for each correct assignment.
- A bonus point can be awarded for particularly creative or funny answers that are misassigned multiple times.
- The player with the most points at the end of the game wins.
Strategic Tips
- Disguise: Be sure to disguise your personal writing style or thought patterns to avoid being easily recognized.
- Analysis: Try to recognize patterns in your opponents' answers.
- Bluffing: Use opportunities to construct particularly convincing lies - creativity can earn more points, even if it's riskier.
End of the Game
The game ends after a set number of rounds or when all cards have been used. The player with the most points wins.
This game is perfect for fun evenings with friends or family as it relies on humor, social interaction, and understanding of people.
